[Breaktrough cancer pain in metastatic prostate adenocarcinoma: a case report.] / Dolore episodico intenso e tumore della prostata metastatico.

The pain associated with frequent secondary bone involvement can negatively affect the quality of life of patients affected by metastatic prostate cancer. Its proper diagnostic framework is important to optimize the treatment. We describe the case of a patient suffering from breaktrough cancer pain treated with sublingual fentanyl.